A few numbers for you to look at. (56k)

[PoppaGeek]

If you live in the U.S. there is a 1 in 4 chance you will die of cancer. That also means the people you care about have the same 25% chance. 7 million people will die of some form of malignant neoplasms, cancer, this year. 558,000 in the U.S. That is 1530 a day. 63 an hour. One every minute. That is a lot of people and chances are you will know one of them, if not this year then someday.

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What Cancer looks like (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?237545-What-cancer-looks-like.)

World Community Grid Help Conquer Cancer (http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/research/hcc1/overview.do)

World Community Grid Help Fight Childhood Cancer (http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/research/hfcc/overview.do)

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[Otis11]

Whoa... 25% DIE from cancer?!?! I can believe 25% get cancer... I mean just looking at my family that's about the rate... But haven't lost anyone to it yet fortunately...

Knock on wood.

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[Sparky]

That number is depressing :(

I have my suspicions on why so many people get different types of cancer these days vs years ago. All this synthetic garbage in food these days, it really makes me wonder what it all does to you when you eat food loaded with these unpronounceables. Of course that's just one thing.

[bearcatrp]

Had my close call with cancer. Was lucky my test were mostly negative. Have to get checked every year to monitor the rest. No doubt the food we eat plays a big role. Chemicals in general plays another big role that gets in our drinking water. Seems to get worst as the years go by. One of the reasons why I spend the money on my computers to crunch as much as I can afford.

[PoppaGeek]

Best wishes on that. Glad so far so good. :up:

[DAK1640]

That's why I drink Vodka...McDonalds causes cancer...All fast foods cause cancer...

[SMTB1963]

Another poignant post from PG. You go on reminding us why we're doin what we're doin...thanks!

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[Otis11]

Somehow after I read these posts I always find myself on newegg looking at deals... :rofl:

Thanks for reminding us why we crunch PG. :up:

[SMTB1963]

Somehow after I read these posts I always find myself on newegg looking at deals... :rofl::

Hey, while there's a convenience to the 'egg that can't be beat, I know you know there's a Fry's in Austin and a Fry's + Microcenter in DFW...

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ps - :up: to da goose! Grey all the way! I keep a stock close by...

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[Otis11]

Hey, while there's a convenience to the 'egg that can't be beat, I know you know there's a Fry's in Austin and a Fry's + Microcenter in DFW...

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Yeah... but for everything other than the CPU, most brick and mortar stores can't touch newegg in my experience. :shrug:

And I tend to get my CPU/Mobos through... ah... other means. :wasntme:

[SMTB1963]

...And I tend to get my CPU/Mobos through... ah... other means. :wasntme:...


lol

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[PoppaGeek]

How Many Types of Cancer are There? (http://www.wisegeek.com/how-many-types-of-cancer-are-there.htm)


In all, there are around 200 different types of cancer that can affect the human body. A large percentage of people will be affected by some form of cancer or other in their lifetime. Some types of cancer are more serious than others. Some can be treated more easily than others, and the survival rate varies among types.

There are two general categories of cancer. Carcinomas are cancers that develop on the surface linings of the organs. Sarcinomas are cancers that develop in the cells. Sarcinomas affect solid tissues such as muscle and bone. They can also develop in the blood vessels.

The human body is made up of tiny cells. Each of these cells contains genes. Proteins inside these genes regulate the division and multiplication of the cells. If a gene becomes damaged, the cells can continually grow and divide without stopping. If too many of these damaged cells form together, they can grow into a tumor.

Tumors (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-gastrinomas.htm) can either be malignant or benign. Malignant tumors (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-malignant-tumors.htm) are the serious cancers. They can multiply and spread throughout the body's tissues and organs. Not all types of cancer form tumors. Cancers of the blood, such as leukemia (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-leukemia.htm), attack other areas of the body through the bloodstream.

Many of the causes of certain types of cancer are known. Contributing factors to cell damage include smoking, high exposure to the sun and an unhealthy diet. It has been proven that many types of cancer, such as breast cancer (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-breast-cancer.htm), are hereditary. There are also links between cancer and obesity or a lack of exercise.

The symptoms of cancer vary according to the form of the disease. The different types of cancer usually have a few common symptoms. These may include weight loss, lethargy and strange lumps or swellings. Cancer may also produce night sweats, fever and anaemia. These symptoms can all be caused by other illnesses, so it is important to consult a doctor as early as possible if you suffer from any of them.

The form of cancer treatment chosen will depend on how advanced the cancer is and the type of cancer present. There are three main types of cancer treatment. Surgery is used to remove solid tumors. This treatment is commonly used in the early stages of cancer.

Chemotherapy (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-chemotherapy.htm) is used to treat various types of cancer using medication. Drugs are used to shrink tumors or kill cancerous cells. Radiotherapy (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-radiotherapy.htm) consists of using radiation from x-rays (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-x-rays.htm) to destroy cancerous cells. All three treatments have a higher success rate in reducing or killing cancer if the disease is caught early enough.


A to Z List of Cancers (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/alphalist)


Common Cancer Types (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/commoncancers)

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